Product Group Manager - Variable Speed Technology

ABB Inc.; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Company paid life insurance

AD&D

Parental Leave

Employee discount

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Product Group Manager for Variable Speed Technology in the US, reporting to the Global Business Line Leader. The hybrid role focuses on simplifying the product portfolio, setting SLA-driven processes, and guiding product innovation through market insights.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Sales to align strategy and drive growth. The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership, portfolio optimization, and data-driven decision-making to improve margins

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 12 years progressive experience in B2B product management or related field.
• Experience with motors/rotating equipment and OEM/HVAC/pump applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive portfolio strategy for Variable Speed Technology and SKU rationalization.
• Establish SLA governance and standardized workflows for product management.
• Lead market intelligence, pricing, and investment decisions.
• Lead product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver business results.

Skills

Portfolio strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Market intelligence

Stakeholder management

Product management tools

SAP

Salesforce

Power BI

Lean 6 Sigma

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience

Associate's degree + 14 years experience

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Power BI

AI-enabled market intelligence platforms

Lean 6 Sigma

PMP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Global Business Line Leader - Material Movement & Specialty Solutions

The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Your role and responsibilities:

The Product Group Manager - Variable Speed Technology will be responsible for driving strategic simplification of the product portfolio by maintaining service level agreement (SLA) metrics and standard processes, and leading market and competitive intelligence efforts. This role will also be responsible for creating market and product requirement documents to support new product innovation and vitality initiatives. The role will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Sales, to keep teams accountable and achieve optimal business outcomes.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Drive NEMA Motors Variable Speed Technology portfolio strategy and product line simplification by optimizing SKU rationalization, portfolio segmentation, margin performance, and alignment with customer and business growth objectives.
• Establish and improve product management operating processes through SLA governance, standardized workflows, visual management, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and accountability.
• Lead market intelligence and strategic planning efforts by analyzing customer needs, industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities to guide product positioning, pricing, and investment decisions.
• Champion innovation and team performance by leading product managers, developing market-driven product requirements, supporting new product development initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver business results.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 12 years progressive experience OR Associate's Degree with minimum 14 of progressive experience in B2B product management, product marketing, commercialization, or portfolio management within industrial manufacturing. Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline - preferred.
• Deep knowledge of motors or rotating equipment, with experience in OEM, HVAC, pump, compressor, or other motor-driven equipment applications - preferred.
• Demonstrated success in product portfolio strategy, market analysis, new product commercialization, and leading cross-functional initiatives that drive business growth and profitability.
• Strong business and financial acumen with exceptional stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and influence skills.
• Proficiency with product management and business tools, like SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, AI-enabled market intelligence platforms; Lean 6 Sigma, PMP and/or Product Management certifications are a plus.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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